| Contents |
Link / Courttia Newland -- A sheltered woman / Yiyun Li -- High pursuit / Mitchell S. Jackson -- Do us part / Nelly Rosario -- Mine / Alexander Chee -- Wisdom / Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond -- Boy/Gamin / Brandon Taylor -- The kontrabida / Mia Alvar -- The African-American special / Jason Reynolds -- Long enough to drown / Glendaliz Camacho -- If a bird can be a ghost / Allison Mills -- Last rites / Dennis Norris II -- Moosehide / Carleigh Baker -- Surrender / Hasanthika Sirisena -- Reading list of contemporary works by women, nonbinary, and transgender writers of color/indigenous writers. |
| Abstract |
Anthology of short stories by established and emerging writers of color, including: Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, and Brandon Taylor. The book also features a comprehensive reading list of women/nonbinary/transgender writers of color. |
| Abstract |
"In the tradition of The Best American Short Stories comes Everyday People: The Color of Life, a dazzling collection of contemporary short fiction"--Back cover. |
| Abstract |
"This gorgeously wrought anthology represents a wide range of styles, themes, and perspectives on a variety of topics. The carefully selected stories depict moments that linger--moments of doubt, crossroads to be chosen, relationships, epiphanies, moments of loss and moments of discovery. A celebration of writing and expression, Everyday People brings to light the rich tapestry that binds us all. An eclectic mix of award-winning and critically lauded writers, the contributors include: Mia Alvar, Carleigh Baker, Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond, Glendaliz Camacho, Alexander Chee, Junot Díaz, Mitchell S. Jackson, Yiyun Li, Allison Mills, Courttia Newland, Dennis Norris II, Jason Reynolds, Nelly Rosario, Hasanthika Sirisena, Brandon Taylor"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Everyday people. First Atria Paperback edition. New York : Atria Paperback, 2018 9781501134951 |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction. |
| Genre/form | Short stories. |
| LCCN | 2017060013 |
| ISBN | 9781501134944 paperback |
| ISBN | 1501134949 paperback |
